Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

New Orleans, Louisiana

● Taking New Patients

NPI: 1003080201· License: MD.206101 (LA) verify

Industry payments (2024): $570 across 7 payments (what this means)

5(7 ratings)

Consultation $150

About

Dr. Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in procedures within the head and neck area, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, lip lifts, facelifts, and otoplasty. He also offers non-surgical options such as Botox, Dysport, Dermal Fillers, and Restylane Kysse. Dr. Velargo emphasizes patient-centered cosmetic surgery, aiming for natural results that enhance without appearing overdone. He believes the best plastic surgery leaves observers questioning, 'Did they, or didn’t they?' by focusing on proportion and balance. Acknowledging that 'natural' is subjective, he works closely with patients to define and achieve their specific goals. The practice aims to provide the real, clinical, and human side of aesthetics by stripping away social media myths and marketing fluff, with the main goal always being for patients to feel good in their own skin. For Northshore residents, the practice offers consultations at a new Mandeville location, prioritizing convenience.

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Specialties

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Below, you'll find crowdsourced data on the actual costs of surgeries performed by Dr. Parker A. Velargo, submitted anonymously by the patient community. Use this as a guide to better anticipate your own expenses. Please note that final costs can vary based on your specific medical needs.

Botox

$250

Restylane Kysse

$770

Lip Lift

$3,899

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Parker A. Velargo

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What are Dr. Velargo's recommendations for a productive consultation?

Dr. Velargo emphasizes that clear communication is essential during a consultation. He recommends bringing visual references to help the practice understand and achieve your specific aesthetic goals.

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What is Dr. Velargo's recommendation regarding medical-grade SPF?

Dr. Velargo considers medical-grade SPF as daily insurance for maintaining skin's glow, essential for preventing UV rays from negating investments in skin treatments, serums, and procedures. It is recommended for daily protection, post-procedure skincare, post-chemical peel care, sun protection after laser treatments, and offers anti-aging benefits by preventing sun damage.

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What role does shapewear play in the post-operative healing journey at the practice?

Shapewear is considered an essential part of the post-operative healing journey at the practice, crucial for recovery after certain procedures.

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Patient Experience

Dr. Parker A. Velargo Review Summary

4.98

Dr. Velargo has exceptional ratings across the board! With a 4.9 average from over 100 patient reviews, and top marks from sites like health.usnews.com, healthgrades.com, and medicalnewstoday.com, it's clear he's highly regarded in his field.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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medicalnewstoday.com

5 out of 5

Based on 6 reviews

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New Orleans Center for

2633 Napoleon Ave #920, New Orleans, Louisiana

(504) 533-8848

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Consultation fee: $150

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$570

Payments

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Parker A. Velargo received $570 across 7 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as travel and lodging, and the largest single payer was Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc..

What this means for your care

A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Insurance Information

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Phone: (504) 533-8848

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Location & Contact Information

New Orleans Center for

2633 Napoleon Ave #920

New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

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Office Information

Phone: (504) 533-8848

Where does Dr. Parker A. Velargo practice?

Doctor's Office

New Orleans Center for (Primary)

2633 Napoleon Ave #920, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115

(101 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

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Education & Experience

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facs

Double Board Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Parker A. Velargo online?

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Does Dr. Parker A. Velargo offer telehealth?

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Parker A. Velargo?

Patients rave about Dr. Velargo's skills, natural-looking results, and attentive care. Reviews frequently mention his expertise in rhinoplasty and lip enhancements, with many patients expressing life-changing improvements. His staff is also praised for being helpful and sweet.

What areas of care does Dr. Parker A. Velargo cater to?

Dr. Velargo specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology. His areas of expertise include facelift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, lip fillers, dermal fillers, Botox, and Dysport. He focuses on procedures within the head and neck area. Dr. Velargo's philosophy emphasizes patient-centered cosmetic surgery, aiming for natural results that enhance without appearing overdone. He believes the best plastic surgery leaves observers questioning 'Did they, or didn’t they?' by focusing on proportion and balance. The practice is committed to stripping away social media myths and marketing fluff to provide the real, clinical, and human side of aesthetics, with the main goal always being for patients to feel good in their own skin. He acknowledges that 'natural' is subjective and works closely with patients to define and achieve their specific goals.